Fires are a real risk when transporting coal on a conveyor belt – endangering lives, equipment, and products. Rugged, reliable, and cost-effective, WIKA’s model TCC continuous thermocouple plays an important role in preventing and detecting coal conveyor belt …
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Case Study: Durable Temperature Sensors for Waste-to-Energy Plant’s Corrosive Incineration Chamber
| Ravi Jethra | Applications, Know-how, TemperatureCombusting cling wrap, Styrofoam, PVC, and other plastics produces highly corrosive gases that can damage measuring instruments and cause them to fail prematurely. WIKA recently came up with a customized solution that withstands the aggressive flue gases of a waste …
Robust Measuring Solutions for Waste-to-Energy Plants
| Ravi Jethra | Applications, TemperatureWIKA measuring instruments are found in waste-to-energy facilities around the world, helping these modern waste-disposal and power plants operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. This article is a continuation of “ From Waste to Watts: Making the Case …
From Waste to Watts: Making the Case for Energy Recovery Plants
| Ravi Jethra | Applications, Know-howEnergy-from-waste facilities tackle the problem of responsible waste disposal while generating electricity for their city or region. This is a win-win situation for consumers, municipalities, and the planet. The more people there are in the world, the more …
Case Study: Creating a Durable Temperature Assembly for Catalyst Calcination
| Alina Green | Applications, Know-how, TemperatureA major producer of supported catalysts in the U.S. was dissatisfied with the short lifespan of the temperature sensors in their rotary calciners. WIKA USA came up with a creative solution that protects thermocouples from mechanical damage while still providing …